Adesis Inc. is a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a global leader in organic light emitting diodes. Within our OLED Chemistry organization, we engage in research and development of new materials for use in the fabrication of OLED devices leading to the next generation of OLED displays.

Our R&D footprint encompasses almost 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing space in two U.S. locations - New Castle and Wilmington, DE, centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic biotech/pharmaceutical hub.

We are an extraordinary company looking for extraordinary talent! If you would like to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers working on fast-paced and innovative OLED research programs that will impact the next generation of consumer electronics, then please come and join us! 

Job Summary:
The Chemical Research Engineer will be a member of our Enabling Technologies team and will be responsible for providing chemical engineering support to projects throughout R&D including reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, heat/mass transfer, and chemical reactor design. In addition, this role will support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective scaling-up of key chemical processes to prepare for manufacturing technology transfer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to increase reaction understanding, overcome reaction limitations, and optimize processes

• Gather basic engineering data, define operating conditions and critical limits, and establish safety parameters for process scale-up and modeling of unit operations

• Identify critical process parameters and suitable reactor designs, including the use of batch, semi-batch, and continuous reactors

• Evaluate reactive chemistry and/or process hazards and oversee the implementation of engineering/process controls to ensure safe operating conditions

• Provide engineering support for troubleshooting, process improvement, and root cause investigations

• Upgrade, maintain, and/or diagnose existing laboratory-scale reactor systems

• Specify and support the design of process equipment and instrumentation

• Identify new equipment and technologies and/or assess their suitability for R&D and/or manufacturing

• Proactively identify and escalate risks to relevant stakeholders, and with guidance, lead development and execution of mitigation or contingency planning

• Effectively document and transfer technology and know-how for the design, construction, and operation of chemical reactors

• Design, direct, and coordinate work with external partners

• Be able to write and interpret technical information and effectively communicate with peers within the team and across the organization

• Accurately record experimental work within the electronic notebook(s)

• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work area and follow all relevant safety policies

• Be a responsible lab citizen

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant research experience in reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, heat/mass transfer, chemical reactor design, and/or process scale-up (M.S. with 3+, or PhD in chemical engineering with 0+ years of experience)

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in chemical synthesis and separation technologies

  Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing reactor systems

• Strong understanding of reaction engineering and unit operations

• Hands-on experience with process modeling tools and DOE/statistical analysis preferred

• Knowledge of laboratory instruments and analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and UV)

• Experienced in basic computer applications including MS Office, ChemDraw, e-notebook, and LIMS

• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction

• Ability to perform and succeed in a multi-disciplinary team environment

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with peers and management

• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems in an efficient, proactive manner

• Demonstrated track record of accuracy and thoroughness

• Some traveling may be required

Current Benefits at Adesis:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus program

• Medical/Prescription Drug coverage, Dental, and Vision for employees and family

• Option of Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Group Term Life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability benefits for employees

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• 401(k) company contribution

• Annual charitable matching gift

• Generous Paid Time Off
  
  Annual compensation range: $105k-125k